Become Nomad - Digital Nomad Lifestyle and Long Term Travel

We're too busy. We're all plugged in. And even for us nomads, it can be easy to lose sight of the greater goals. In this episode, we're trying to recapture our spirituality. With all this talk of building startups and finances and practical elements, let's remember why we're doing all this in the first place. How do we tap into that deeper fulfillment? Is it getting harder as the world gets more connected? And what does it mean to be a spiritual nomad, anyway? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Plus, a huge thanks to our sponsor, Flexverk! They make awesome laptop accessories for travel (think: laptop stands & cases). Check it out at www.flexverk.com and use code "flexnomad" for 10% off (good thru end of April, contrary to what Eli says in the pod intro :) ). - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Books mentioned: Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman by Richard Feynman The Origins of Everything by David Bercovici

Apologies to all! We had a mix-up with the audio yesterday, but are back on track. Full, correct episode is here -- thanks for bearing with us :) The Camino de Santiago -- it's one of the most famous treks in the world. In this episode, Victor Prince joins us to share the practical & spiritual realities behind such a journey. Victor Prince is the author of The Camino Way: Lessons in Leadership from a Walk Across Spain. The book shares stories and lessons that he (& dozens of other hikers) learned by walking the 1,000-year-old Camino de Santiago trail across Spain. See photos and videos from Victor's 5 hikes on the Camino at victorprince.com and #TheCaminoWayBook on Facebook. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Also want to give a huge shoutout to our sponsor, FlexVerk! Their laptop products make the transition from work life to personal life seamless -- perfect for anyone who's on the move. Get 10% off with code "flexnomad" (good thru end of April).

When business commitments start increasing, can you still live a nomadic lifestyle? And if yes, how does it differ from a freelance or purely nomadic lifestyle? In this episode, we continue the conversation from episode 078... But instead of focusing on "what it's like to build a startup while nomading," Eli explains "what it's like to nomad -- while building a startup." By the end, we surprise ourselves with some candidly open reflections on the nomadic pursuit and what it means for a fulfilling life. What else would you expect from a BN pod?? Our conversation mentions startup ecosystems and StartupBlink's work in tracking them. Check out the map & ranking system here to see what we're talking about!

On this episode, travel guru Derek Baron pops in to shed insights on his 20+ years of continuous travel. From the state of travel blogging to digital nomads' evolution to his social mindset, Earl brings his uniquely honest attitude to everything we discuss. He's one of our favorite travel bloggers -- check out his website to see why!

Let's look beyond the basic psychology of habits to explore the nomadic idea that "Discipline is Freedom." In this episode, Eli covers the value of routines in an uncertain lifestyle, offers recommendations for building them effectively, and shares what he's learned about himself through his ups and downs of habit-forming. Have some thoughts about building routines while on the road? Shoot us your thoughts at info@becomenomad.com -- we'll give you a shout in our next episode!

To sustain his nomadic lifestyle, Eli chose the path of building startups. But what inspired him to go this route? Was it worth ditching the freelance game? And what would he do differently if he had the chance? In this episode, we discuss the lifestyle behind the lifestyle. How the type of work you choose will define the mindset you acquire and the sacrifices you make.

How do you approach money? It's a simple yet essential question of our non-standard, nomadic lifestyle. And in this episode, we look for the answer -- covering topics like minimalism, material ownership, and ego. One more quick shoutout to our friends at Bluehost web services for (a) supporting the pod, (b) hosting our BecomeNomad blog, & (c) giving our listeners a neat discount. Thanks!

In this episode, we're chatting with Dean Kuchel, the creator of one of the most active DN Facebook groups we've seen: Digital Nomads Israel. He'll share some wisdom about building online communities and improving your social life while traveling in-person. Also want to give a shoutout to our friends at Bluehost web hosting services. It's what we use for our blog and it's what we recommend for yours - BecomeNomad listeners get a discount of $2.95/mo through that link^!

Let's examine the term "Digital Nomad" - the flaws it carries and the confusion it may have actually brought about. And then, let's see why a new term might actually bring us closer to what this lifestyle is really all about. Plus: Today's pod is sponsored by the mail gurus at Earth Class Mail. Check out their service here: earthclassmail.com

In this episode, we're taking a bird's eye view: How has nomadism developed over time? What historical reasons have pushed people towards settling down? And what does all of this mean for the future of digital nomadism?